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DR. JULIO A. PEGUERO RIVERA M.D.
NPI 1619969698
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Santa Isabel, PR

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
25 CALLE BETANCES, SANTA ISABEL, PR 00757(787) 845-2190(787) 845-2254 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Julio A. Peguero Rivera M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JULIO A. PEGUERO RIVERA M.D. (NPI 1619969698) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (8276) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc, and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619969698
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. JULIO A. PEGUERO RIVERACredential: M.D.
Location Address25 CALLE BETANCESSanta Isabel, PR 00757-2618
Mailing AddressPo Box 517Santa Isabel, PR 00757-0517 · (787) 845-2190 · Fax (787) 845-2254
Phone(787) 845-2190
Fax(787) 845-2254
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 2016
✔ NPI 1619969698 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 8276
Definition

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Julio A. Peguero Rivera M.d.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Julio A. Peguero Rivera M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426358599
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151120001140
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 99153
This service involves a physician administering medication to lower your consciousness during a procedure. It's done for your comfort and safety. The drug's effects last about 15 minutes, so additional doses may be given as needed.
146 services21 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
47 services24 patients
Revision of hemodialysis graft with removal of blood clot 36833
This procedure helps to maintain the function of your hemodialysis graft, which is a synthetic tube used for dialysis. Sometimes, blood clots can form and block the graft. The procedure removes these clots to restore normal blood flow, ensuring effective dialysis.
20 services12 patients
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 36902
This procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A balloon is then used to widen a narrow section of this circuit. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure accuracy.
16 services14 patients
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision NAN03
Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.
0 services1 patient
Hernia repair - groin (open) NAN19
Hernia repair in the groin area (open) is a surgical procedure to fix a bulge or protrusion, caused by internal tissues pushing through a weak spot in your abdominal wall. In this operation, a small incision is made in the groin area. The protruding tissue is then placed back into the abdomen, and the weakened area is reinforced with stitches or a mesh.
0 services1 patient

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital Damas Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400022
LocationPonce By Pass #2213Ponce, PR 00717 · Ponce County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MARIA DEL C. IGUINA M.D.
General Practice
25 CALLE BETANCES
SANTA ISABEL, PR 00757
Santa Isabel Municipio (787) 845-2190
DRES. PEGUERO E IGUINA
General Practice
25 CALLE BETANCES
SANTA ISABEL, PR 00757
Santa Isabel Municipio (787) 845-2190

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Julio Peguero Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julio Peguero Rivera is 1619969698. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. Julio A. Peguero Rivera M.D..

Where is Julio Peguero Rivera located?

Julio Peguero Rivera practices at 25 Calle Betances, Santa Isabel, PR 00757. The listed phone number is (787) 845-2190.

What is Julio Peguero Rivera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Julio Peguero Rivera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julio Peguero Rivera is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Julio Peguero Rivera affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Julio Peguero Rivera is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julio Peguero Rivera was last updated on October 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.